Synopses & Reviews
Extensively updated based on the latest software version, Construction Scheduling with Primavera Enterprise, 2E features step-by-step tutorials designed to guide readers to proficiency in using one of today's most popular construction scheduling software applications. Ideal for construction industry professionals and students alike, this combination how-to and reference manual also introduces traditional planning and scheduling theory as well as sound construction project control techniques. An example construction project schedule provides readers with a realistic framework for learning how to use Primavera Enterprise software to save time and money in schedule development, activity definition, relationships, calculations, resources, costs, monitoring, documenting, and controlling change. On-screen images are included throughout the book, making it easy to follow along with the text. Drawings for all of the example problems and exercises are also contained in a handy appendix to assist readers in acquiring new Primavera Enterprise skills quickly and efficiently.
About the Author
David A. Marchman is a professor of Construction Engineering Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi. He has held the positions of Controls Manager (responsible for all estimating, scheduling and cost engineering functions of assigned projects) Project Estimator and Project Cost Engineer at BrownandRoot U.S.A., Inc.
Table of Contents
'Introduction to Scheduling; Rough Diagram Preparation - An Overview; Schedule Calculations; Bar Chart Creation; Bar Chart Format; Resources; Costs; Bar Chart Hard Copy Prints; PERT Diagrams; List Reports.\n
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